Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning: TV Channel & Start Time (Thu, Oct 29)
On TV in Canada: TSN3 (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NWT, Nunavut & NW Ontario) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Where to Watch in Canada
Regional — Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NWT, Nunavut & NW Ontario
Stream: TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply)
Sportsnet+ Premium
Streaming — out-of-market
Regional broadcast. TSN's regional games are aired within each team's NHL-defined broadcast region, and TSN says: "NHL broadcast rules require regional blackouts to be enforced on all streaming devices, just like traditional cable TV." Sportsnet+'s NHL Game Finder lists TSN's regional broadcasts as available on Sportsnet+ Premium to viewers outside the team's broadcast region.
Game Details
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 8:30 p.m.
- AT
- 8:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:00 p.m.
- SK
- 5:00 p.m.
- MT
- 5:00 p.m.
- PT
- 4:00 p.m.
Benchmark International Arena
Tampa
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Common questions
What channel is Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning on in Canada?
Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning airs on TSN3 (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NWT, Nunavut & NW Ontario) and Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
What time does Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Across Canada, that's 8:30 p.m. NT, 8:00 p.m. AT, 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 5:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 5:00 p.m. MT and 4:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning in Canada?
In Canada, Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). TSN3 streams on TSN Standard or TSN Premium (blackouts apply).
Is Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning a regional broadcast?
Yes: TSN3 (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NWT, Nunavut & NW Ontario) carries it as a regional broadcast. TSN's regional games are aired within each team's NHL-defined broadcast region, and TSN says: "NHL broadcast rules require regional blackouts to be enforced on all streaming devices, just like traditional cable TV." Sportsnet+'s NHL Game Finder lists TSN's regional broadcasts as available on Sportsnet+ Premium to viewers outside the team's broadcast region.
Where is Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning is at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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